Richard Scarry's Best Advent Calendar Ever!

This reusable advent calendar features twenty-five pop-out ornaments inspired by the busy, busy world of Richard Scarry that are perfect for decorating a Christmas tree or crafting an adorable wreath.

Celebrate the holidays with Lowly Worm and the residents of Busytown using this adorable advent calendar! On each day leading up to Christmas, remove an ornament from the calendar and use the included 150" gold cord to hang it up on your tree, decorate a wreath, or create a beautiful garland. With each ornament, you’ll meet new friends from Busytown, including Hilda Hippo, Huckle Cat, Sally Cat, Mr. Frumble, and many others. Sturdily constructed, this advent calendar is designed to last. After the holidays, simply slot the ornaments back into the packaging to reuse them next year for more festive fun!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs